Rebels and Redcoats: How Britain Lost America"The War Moves South/The World Turned Upside Down"
The British open a new front in the Southern colonies. The French fleet isolates a British garrison at Yorktown. Parts 3 and 4 of 4G

3:00 am

Unfinished Nation"Coming to America"
Immigration key to American history. Contrasting experiences of different groups. The challenges of indentured servitude; their contributions. Family groups in New England; roles within the family unit. The emergence of a slave society in North America. Upsurge in Scotch Irish and German immigration.G

3:30 am

Unfinished Nation"Divergent Paths"
Contrast between large scale agricultural operations in South vs. small family farms and commercial operations in North. Emergence of cities; absence of rigid class differences of Europe. Distinctly American form of communities: the plantation society of the South, the tightly knit New England towns governed by town covenants. Witch trials in Salem. The Great Awakening.G

4:00 am

Unfinished Nation"Political Stalemate"
Equilibrium, party loyalty final decades of 19th century. Patronage and kickbacks system vs. need for skilled government officials. Presidential politics; election battles. Significant regulatory legislation. Depression of 1893 and the emergence of the Populist Party. Gold-silver controversy.G

4:30 am

Unfinished Nation"Imperial Ambition"
Stirrings of imperialism. Arguments for and against joining the imperial race. American interest in the Caribbean; determination to maintain hegemonic power in hemisphere. Spanish-American War and role of the press. "Glorious little war" in Cuba vs. experience in the Philippines. Territorial acquisitions.G

5:00 am

Inside Out"Different Strokes"
If genes are the canvass, is environment the brush that strokes the color and detail of who we are? This lesson surveys the nurture portion of the human equation by examining the influence of the prenatal environment, peer groups, and the power of culture. Differences in the White, Latino, Asian, and African American cultures are explored in depth, as well as how prejudices and stereotypes shape our attitudes. D

5:30 am

Inside Out"The Growing Years"
With the microscopic union of sperm and egg, the delicate process of human development begins. From conception to infancy and childhood, this lesson examines the physical, cognitive, and social changes during the early stages of life. Developmental psychologists debate findings from the Yale Infant Cognition Lab that asserts babies? abilities to add and subtract. D

6:00 am

Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
The Ethics of Whistle-Blowing - Edward Snowden remains in Moscow avoiding prosecution in the U.S. for making public a vast amount of classified data revealing the extent of the National Security Agency's surveillance operations, around the world and in the U.S. Lucky Severson reports on the ongoing debate about the morality of his actions: Was what Snowden did wrong because it hurts national security? Or was he right to make public what he saw as the government's massive invasion of privacy? Jordan, the Other Holy Land - Jordan's King Abdullah is in the US this week for a summit with President Obama on the Middle East peace process and the Syrian refugee crisis. D

6:30 am

Start Up"Please Don't Feed the Monsters, They are Already Stuffed!"
Gary and the crew venture to Chicago to speak with Mike and Chao, who opened "Union Street Sushi + Barbeque Bar," where patron dine on Japanese-influences cuisine with an East-meets-West flair. Then they travel to Cleveland, to meet with Mike and Bryan, the founders of "e-funeral," a site that's transforming the way funeral arrangements are made. And last, they head over to Indianapolis, to visit with (Name), who started "Promise Monsters," a toy company that's spreading kindness with every monster that leave their shop. D

7:00 am

Second Opinion"Living with Alzheimer's"
Without a cure or more effective medicine, Alzheimer's Disease can be a "march to oblivion" that unfolds over several decades. How can patients and family members approach this journey to maximize quality of life and safety, staying focused on capabilities rather than deficits?. D

7:30 am

Lidia's Kitchen"Seafood Surprises"
Lidia breaks down the artichoke and shows how simple they are to prepare and use. She stuffs them with a delicious light salad of tuna, capers, and hard boiled eggs. She matches Grouper with potatoes and peppers to create a lovely balanced dish. D

8:00 am

Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking"Harlem, NY: Chefs Marcus Samuelsson and Jonathan Waxman"
Pete is joined by two legendary New York chefs to highlight diverse local flavors, after they gather fresh ingredients from the Harlem Farmer's Market. Pete also heads down to Brooklyn to gather pickles from the Brooklyn Brine Company. D

Martha Stewart's Cooking School"Rice"
One of the most popular starches, rice can be transformed from plain to extraordinary in a variety of ways. Martha shows how to make a fabulous paella that's brimming with tender chicken, pork, seafood and vegetables. Next, she demonstrates one of her favorites: stuffed peppers with fluffy rice, pine nuts, raisins and herbs cooked on a bed of tomatoes. D

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated"From An Italian Bakery"
Man on the street Doc Willoughby visits Lakota Bakery in just outside of Boston, to learn all about Florentine lace cookies from a pro. Then, in the test kitchen, test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make Florentine Lace Cookies at home. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of coffee. D

11:30 am

Scrapbook Soup"Meeting of Art and Craft"
Join us as we mix art, craft and scrapbook for a delicious result. Scrapbook meets art and craft as we write on gesso, learn a technique for making decorative tissue tape with Sara Naumann, and embellish our way to a great frame using a hoop with Vicki O'Dell. D

12:00 pm

Paint This With Jerry Yarnell"Adobe Sunrise, Part 4"
In this final session Jerry begins the process of painting in all of the miscellaneous and final highlights to give the building and the surrounding snow the early-morning glow. Also he adds final details on building and surrounding area like grasses, bushes, tall weeds, and miscellaneous accent highlights at the base of all the objects that are seated in the snow using the #4 round sable brush. D

12:30 pm

Aviators
Day in the life of an air show (Part 1 of 2): We take you behind the scenes for an exclusive look at the inner workings of one of America's biggest air shows. D

1:00 pm

This Old House"Arlington Italianate Project 2014/Arlington Heights"
Arborist Matt Foti does some selective tree pruning, while Richard revisits the benefits of using PEX instead of copper for the water supply lines. Norm tours an 1872 Stick Style home in the neighborhood, and Tom shows Kevin how to convert a former doorjamb into a cased opening. D

1:30 pm

Ask This Old House"Fitting A Mattress Up A Narrow Staircase/Repairing a Light-Switch in Seattle"
Tom helps a homeowner fit a box spring mattress up a narrow staircase. Kevin and an electrician repair a light switch in Seattle. Richard shows many options for filtering drinking water. D

Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac"Bent Lamination Chair"
For this episode of Rough Cut, we're building an amazing bent lamination chair that's perfect for any home. Host Tommy MacDonald shows viewers how to bend wood into a form using a jig that he made himself and our Rough Cut Road Trip takes us to the International Contemporary Furniture Show in New York. D

NOVA"Great Cathedral Mystery"
The engineering behind the dome that crowns Florence's cathedral of Santa Maria del Fione, a Renaissance masterpiece and the world's largest masonry dome, is still debated among historians and engineers. Now a team of U.S. bricklayers helps build an experimental "mini-Duomo" using period tools and techniques to try to unravel how architect Filippo Brunelleschi managed it.G

5:00 pm

Moyers & Company"Putting Political Corruption On Ice"
This week on Moyers & Company, two Americans fighting the good fight against greed and corruption (check local listings). First, David Simon, former crime reporter and creator of the TV series The Wire and Treme, talks with Bill Moyers about the triumph of capital over democracy. ". D

PBS NewsHour Weekend
The tech bug has hit Africa spurring rapid innovation in mobile phone technology and creating greater access to the internet. On Saturday, Martin Seemungal reports from Kenya, the East African nation leading the trend. That, and the weekend's news, online and on-air. D

6:30 pm

Rick Steves' Europe"Sevilla"
In the flamboyant city of Carmen and Don Juan, Rick finds that bullfighting is still politically correct and little girls dream of growing up to become flamenco dancers. He finds the city's soul in its lacy Moorish palace, massive cathedral, lavish royal tombs, labyrinthine Jewish Quarter and the people-filled streets.G

7:00 pm

The Lawrence Welk Show"Music, Music, Music"
The Maestro leads the band through Vincent Youmans' "Bambalino." Alice Lon gives her rendition of "Singing in the Rain." The four Lennon Sisters sing "Melodie d'Amour."G

8:00 pm

Last of the Summer Wine"The Mysterious C. W. Northrop"
Smiler falls in love with Ivy and attempts to send her a note signed by a stranger to pique her attention.G

As Time Goes By"A Trip to Los Angeles"
Jean and Lionel travel to Los Angeles to discuss turning their story into a film. Jean becomes concerned about the executive who will decide their fate.G

9:30 pm

Hebburn"She Doesn't Just Give It Away"
Jack is back on the Hebburn Advertiser, and he has plans to transform it into a paper that makes a difference. When Joe's doctor tells him he has to relax to help with his heart problems, Pauline makes it her mission to de-stress him. Sarah's hippy sister Marial is in town with essential oils and hands-on healing practices.G

10:02 pm

The Red Green Show"Gladiator"
The Town of Possum Lake is staging a live version of the movie Gladiator with Dalton Humphrey taking the lead role. Then, Red demonstrates how to change a flat tire without stopping.G

10:30 pm

My Family"It's A Gift (Christmas Special)"
Ben gets Susan a present from the store where Alfie works as one of Santa's elves. But he soon learns it is the wrong gift for a happy holiday. He tries for something more romantic but finds he could have gotten a better deal by waiting. Then, a present to themselves turns up with the wrong picture.G

11:00 pm

Doctor Who Series"The Impossible Astronaut"
The Doctor returns for new adventure, along with newlyweds Amy and Rory. They receive a secret summons that leads them to the Oval Office in 1969. Enlisting the help of a former FBI agent and the irrepressible River Song, The Doctor promises to assist the President in saving a terrified little girl from a mysterious Space Man.G